A Bill to make provision about the training, qualifications and certification of medical practitioners conducting cosmetic surgical procedures; to establish a code of practice for the provision of information to patients on the options and risks in relation to such procedures; to make provision about permissible treatments and the advertising of such treatments; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
28 April 2017
This bill aims to raise standards in cosmetic surgery. It would set training, qualification and certification rules for doctors performing cosmetic procedures, create a code of practice for informing patients about options and risks, and regulate which treatments can be offered and how they are advertised.
The bill is currently at the second reading in the House of Commons, where the general principles are debated. If approved, it will move to committee stage for detailed examination.
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This Bill was expected to have its second reading debate on Friday 12 May 2017.
However, as a General Election has now been called and Parliament will be dissolved from 3 May 2017, the Bill falls and no further action will be taken.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
